Max Beam on DWL?

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Guest, Jul 8, 2003.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I'm new to yacht design and am enjoying a couple of the great software demos available online. What are the acceptable ranges for maximum beam on the water line in term of the DWL please? I see some at 55% DWL and other out at 65% DWL? Also, does it depend on the narrowness or otherwise of the hull?
    Cheers, Ron.
     
    Guest, Jul 8, 2003
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  2. dionysis
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    dionysis Senior Member

    check this out

    try this forum thread:

    balance

    Max beam is usually associated with longitudinal center of boyancy, this ranges from, 3-6 % aft of lwl midpoint.

    I hope this helps, dionysis
     
    dionysis, Jul 13, 2003
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